The Ricky Taylor GP - PRO-AM PAIRS EDITION!

Welcome to the 6th edition of The Ricky Taylor Grand Prix — and a community first, sponsored by Sim-Lab! The Pro-Am Pairs Edition pairs 16 drivers of mixed skill into 8 two-driver teams, racing Gr.4 cars across two of GT7's most scenic circuits. Two 2-hour races. One combined championship. Your partner's result counts as much as yours. 🤝

⚙️ Event Details

• Format: 16 teams × 2 drivers (mixed skill pairings)
• Tracks: Race 1 — Alsace Village / Race 2 — Kyoto Driving Park (Yamagiwa + Miyabi)
• Car Category: Gr.4 (NO 4WD, NO GT by Citroën, NO Hyundai Elantra)
• Race Distance: 2 × 2 hours
• Tyre Compounds: All compounds available (Hard, Medium, Soft, IM, Heavy Wet)
• Mandatory Compounds: Minimum of 2 different DRY compounds per race
• Weather: Random — pack your wets just in case ☔
• Scoring: 20-16-13-11-9-7-5-3 for top 8 each race + 1 point for fastest lap (top 8 finishers only). Combined team total wins the championship.
• Date & Time: 13th June 2026 from 5:00pm BST
• Final settings shared closer to the event

🏆 Prizes (Sim-Lab discount vouchers for both drivers in each winning team)

• 🥇 1st: 20% off Sim-Lab
• 🥈 2nd: 15% off Sim-Lab
• 🥉 3rd: 10% off Sim-Lab

🎁 Live Giveaway: One viewer wins a 10% Sim-Lab voucher + KizziSimRacing merch item during the stream. Must be in chat at draw time to claim. Lurkers welcome — but stay active when the draw goes live!

📝 How to Register

Sign up on The SimGrid. 50 sign-up spots, 31 drivers selected to join me on the grid (32 total, 16 teams), 10 reserves on standby. Pairings will be put together to balance experience across the field — so whether you're a regular or this is your first community race, there's a place for you here. Selected drivers get the full briefing 2 weeks before race day: lobby settings, fuel/wear multipliers, team pairings, and all the driver info you'll need. Reserves get called up if anyone has to drop out. Clean, respectful racing as always — and remember, this time you're racing for two. See you on track! 🏎️💨